Getting through to someone is a critical, fine art. Whether you are dealing with a harried colleague, a stressed-out client, or an insecure spouse, things will go from bad to worse if you can't break through emotional barricades and get your message thoroughly communicated and registered.Drawing on his experience as a psychiatrist, business consultant, and coach, author Mark Goulston combines his background with the latest scientific research to help you turn the “impossible” and “unreachable” people in their lives into allies, devoted customers, loyal colleagues, and lifetime friends.In Just Listen, Goulston provides simple yet powerful techniques you can use to really get through to people including how to: make a powerful and positive first impression; listen effectively; make even a total stranger (potential client) feel understood; talk an angry or aggressive person away from an instinctual, unproductive reaction and toward a more rational mindset; and achieve buy-in--the linchpin of all persuasion, negotiation, and sales.Whether they're coworkers, friends, strangers, or enemies, the first make-or-break step in persuading anyone to do anything is getting them to hear you out. The invaluable principles in Just Listen will get you through that first tough step with anyone.With this groundbreaking book, you will be able to master the fine but critical art of effective communication.

Master the art of communication to improve outcomes in any scenarioSimply Said is the essential handbook for business communication. Do you ever feel as though your message hasn't gotten across? Do details get lost along the way? Have tense situations ever escalated unnecessarily? Do people buy into your ideas? It all comes down to communication. We all communicate, but few of us do it well. From tough presentations to everyday transactions, there is no scenario that cannot be improved with better communication skills. This book presents an all encompassing guide to improving your communication, based on the Exec|Comm philosophy: we are all better communicators when we focus focus less on ourselves and more on other people. More than just a list of tips, this book connects skills with scenarios and purpose to help you hear and be heard. You'll learn the skills to deliver great presentations and clear and persuasive messages, handle difficult conversations, effectively manage, lead with authenticity and more, as you discover the secrets of true communication.Communication affects every interaction every day. Why not learn to do it well? This book provides comprehensive guidance toward getting your message across, and getting the results you want. Shift your focus from yourself to other people Build a reputation as a good listener Develop your written and oral communications for the greatest impact Inspire and influence others Communicate more effectively in any business or social situationDid that email come across as harsh? Did you offend someone unintentionally? Great communication skills give you the power to influence someone's thinking and guide them to where you need them to be. Simply Said teaches you the critical skills that make you more effective in business and in life.

“WE NEED TO TALK.”In this urgent and insightful book, public radio journalist Celeste Headlee shows us how to bridge what divides us--by having real conversationsBASED ON THE TED TALK WITH OVER 10 MILLION VIEWSNPR's Best Books of 2017Winner of the 2017 Silver Nautilus Award in Relationships & Communication“We Need to Talk is an important read for a conversationally-challenged, disconnected age. Headlee is a talented, honest storyteller, and her advice has helped me become a better spouse, friend, and mother.” (Jessica Lahey, author of New York Times bestseller The Gift of Failure)Today most of us communicate from behind electronic screens, and studies show that Americans feel less connected and more divided than ever before. The blame for some of this disconnect can be attributed to our political landscape, but the erosion of our conversational skills as a society lies with us as individuals.And the only way forward, says Headlee, is to start talking to each other. In We Need to Talk, she outlines the strategies that have made her a better conversationalist—and offers simple tools that can improve anyone’s communication. For example: BE THERE OR GO ELSEWHERE. Human beings are incapable of multitasking, and this is especially true of tasks that involve language. Think you can type up a few emails while on a business call, or hold a conversation with your child while texting your spouse? Think again. CHECK YOUR BIAS. The belief that your intelligence protects you from erroneous assumptions can end up making you more vulnerable to them. We all have blind spots that affect the way we view others. Check your bias before you judge someone else. HIDE YOUR PHONE. Don’t just put down your phone, put it away. New research suggests that the mere presence of a cell phone can negatively impact the quality of a conversation.Whether you’re struggling to communicate with your kid’s teacher at school, an employee at work, or the people you love the most—Headlee offers smart strategies that can help us all have conversations that matter.

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The nation's premier communications expert shares his wisdom on how the words we choose can change the course of business, of politics, and of life in this countryIn Words That Work, Luntz offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the tactical use of words and phrases affects what we buy, who we vote for, and even what we believe in. With chapters like "The Ten Rules of Successful Communication" and "The 21 Words and Phrases for the 21st Century," he examines how choosing the right words is essential.Nobody is in a better position to explain than Frank Luntz: He has used his knowledge of words to help more than two dozen Fortune 500 companies grow. Hell tell us why Rupert Murdoch's six-billion-dollar decision to buy DirectTV was smart because satellite was more cutting edge than "digital cable," and why pharmaceutical companies transitioned their message from "treatment" to "prevention" and "wellness."If you ever wanted to learn how to talk your way out of a traffic ticket or talk your way into a raise, this book's for you.

Ideas are the currency of the twenty-first century. In order to succeed, you need to be able to sell your ideas persuasively. This ability is the single greatest skill that will help you accomplish your dreams. Many people have a fear of public speaking or are insecure about their ability to give a successful presentation. Now public speaking coach and bestselling author Carmine Gallo explores what makes a great presentation by examining the widely acclaimed TED Talks, which have redefined the elements of a successful presentation and become the gold standard for public speaking. TED ? which stands for technology, entertainment, and design ? brings together the world's leading thinkers. These are the presentations that set the world on fire, and the techniques that top TED speakers use will make any presentation more dynamic, fire up any team, and give anyone the confidence to overcome their fear of public speaking.In his book, Carmine Gallo has broken down hundreds of TED talks and interviewed the most popular TED presenters, as well as the top researchers in the fields of psychology, communications, and neuroscience to reveal the nine secrets of all successful TED presentations. Gallo's step-by-step method makes it possible for anyone to deliver a presentation that is engaging, persuasive, and memorable.Carmine Gallo's top 10 Wall Street Journal Bestseller Talk Like TED will give anyone who is insecure about their public speaking abilities the tools to communicate the ideas that matter most to them, the skill to win over hearts and minds, and the confidence to deliver the talk of their lives.The opinions expressed by Carmine Gallo in TALK LIKE TED are his own. His book is not endorsed, sponsored or authorized by TED Conferences, LLC or its affiliates.

DON'T LET YOUR WRITING HOLD YOU BACK.When you're fumbling for words and pressed for time, you might be tempted to dismiss good business writing as a luxury. But it's a skill you must cultivate to succeed: You'll lose time, money, and influence if your e-mails, proposals, and other important documents fail to win people over.The HBR Guide to Better Business Writing, by writing expert Bryan A. Garner, gives you the tools you need to express your ideas clearly and persuasively so clients, colleagues, stakeholders, and partners will get behind them. This book will help you: Push past writer's block Grab--and keep--readers' attention Earn credibility with tough audiences Trim the fat from your writing Strike the right tone Brush up on grammar, punctuation, and usageArm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

You can go after the job you want—and get it!You can take the job you have—and improve it!You can take any situation—and make it work for you!Dale Carnegie’s rock-solid, time-tested advice has carried countless people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives. One of the most groundbreaking and timeless bestsellers of all time, How to Win Friends & Influence People will teach you:-Six ways to make people like you-Twelve ways to win people to your way of thinking-Nine ways to change people without arousing resentmentAnd much more! Achieve your maximum potential—a must-read for the twenty-first century with more than 15 million copies sold!

Unleash the Power of Storytelling offers a practical roadmap to crafting and delivering more powerful, persuasive stories that you can use to get more of what you want out of your career and your life.“In this engaging, no-nonsense, and often extremely funny handbook on the craft behind great stories, Rob Biesenbach shares his own storytelling roadmap without hesitation, giving you precisely what you need to raise your business storytelling to an art form."Shonali Burke, ABC, President & CEO, Shonali Burke Consulting"There is no greater skill that will positively impact your career as much as becoming a masterful storyteller. Well-told stories have the power to teach, clarify, and inspire. Rob's experience and unique point of view makes him a go-to authority for ambitious leaders."Patricia Fripp, Past President, National Speakers Association"All the experts suggest you tell stories — but no one tells you how. That's where Unleash the Power of Storytelling comes in. Rob Biesenbach provides a five-step process for crafting your stories, and six ways to ensure they’re relevant to your audience. After you read this book, you’ll never again have to wonder ... ‘but how?’"Gini Dietrich, Founder and Author, Spin SucksWHAT CAN STORYTELLING DO FOR YOU?Study after study confirms that stories have unparalleled power to break down walls, build trust, and influence people to act. More than facts and data alone, stories are fundamental to capturing and expressing our ideas, wishes, and beliefs … and getting the results we want.The right story can help you: nail a job, interview, earn a raise, close a sale, build trust with an employee or colleague, strengthen relationships with customers, become a more comfortable networker, win over a skeptic, rally a team, align people with a strategy, promote your brand, raise a toast, deliver a eulogy, get out of a speeding ticket, and more ...WHY THIS BOOK?The market is flooded with a dizzying array of books, experts, and resources on business storytelling. This book cuts through the hype to clarify and demystify the storytelling process.Unleash the Power of Storytelling offers step-by-step instructions for finding, shaping and telling powerful stories. You’ll learn about the essential ingredients that go into any good story and how to avoid common storytelling pitfalls.A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE BUSY PROFESSIONALTaking a fun, no-nonsense approach, Unleash the Power of Storytelling will teach you: the hard science behind why stories work, a simple three-part structure for telling any story, the role of emotion in fueling great stories, how to cut the clutter and focus your story on the essentials, how and where to find great stories, and tips for delivering your stories in the most effective way possible.The book also contains tons of practical examples showing you how to use stories in job interviews, presentations, customer calls, employee meetings — even how to craft the right story for a wedding toast or eulogy!

“We've all committed the 11 deadly presentation sins on the way up in our careers. This insightful book will help make sure that your way up doesn't become the way down!"– Dr. Nick Morgan, author of Give Your Speech, Change the World11 Deadly Presentation Sins is the perfect book for public speakers, business presenters, PowerPoint users and anyone who has to get up and talk in front of an audience.Few skills are more important in business or in life than the ability to present your ideas in clear and compelling terms. A solid presentation can help you:* Close a sale with a customer* Earn a raise* Get a job* Boost your reputation in the marketplace* And much more ...ESCAPE FROM POWERPOINT HELLYet most people are not very good presenters. They put their audiences through a veritable hell on earth with a multitude of sins, from listless delivery to lackluster content, from meandering stories to mundane visuals.11 Deadly Presentation Sins offers a path to redemption for public speakers, PowerPoint users and anyone who has to get up and speak in front of an audience.MORE THAN 100 PRACTICAL TIPSThis fun, practical guide is packed with more than 100 indispensable tips you can use right away in your next presentation to help you:* Analyze your audience’s needs and concerns in order to better connect with them* Open with a bang instead of a whimper* Focus and structure your content* Find, shape and tell stories that command attention* Tap into emotion to win hearts and change minds* Create beautiful, compelling visuals to support your words* Deliver a truly energetic performance* Promote interaction and conversation to keep people engaged* Make the most of body language to reinforce your message* Plan and prepare for any contingency* Finish strongDID WE MENTION FUN?11 Deadly Presentation Sins combines lessons from the worlds of business and entertainment to help you give the performance of their life. You'll learn from Seth Godin and Star Trek, Romeo & Juliet and Ricky Gervais, Steve Jobs and Saturday Night Live.Whether you're talking to colleagues, customers or the community, in a boardroom, ballroom or church basement, you'll come away with the confidence and skills you need when all eyes are on you.ABOUT THE AUTHORRob Biesenbach is a corporate communications pro actor, and author. He’s written hundreds of speeches for CEOs and other executives and is a professional speaker himself. Rob is a former VP at Ogilvy PR and press secretary to a state attorney general, among other things. A Second City–trained actor and improviser, he has appeared in more than 150 stage and commercial productions. Rob brings these two worlds together in his presentations, workshops and books, helping people communicate more successfully in the workplace, the marketplace, and their everyday lives.

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This New York Times bestseller and business classic has been fully updated for a world where skilled communication is more important than ever.The book that revolutionized business communications has been updated for today’s workplace. Crucial Conversations provides powerful skills to ensure every conversation―especially difficult ones―leads to the results you want. Written in an engaging and witty style, it teaches readers how to be persuasive rather than abrasive, how to get back to productive dialogue when others blow up or clam up, and it offers powerful skills for mastering high-stakes conversations, regardless of the topic or person.This new edition addresses issues that have arisen in recent years. You’ll learn how to: Respond when someone initiates aCrucial Conversationwith you Identify and address the lag time between identifying a problem and discussing it Communicate more effectively across digital mediumsWhen stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, you have three choices: Avoid a crucial conversation and suffer the consequences; handle the conversation poorly and suffer the consequences; or apply the lessons and strategies of Crucial Conversations and improve relationships and results.Whether they take place at work or at home, with your coworkers or your spouse, Crucial Conversations have a profound impact on your career, your happiness, and your future. With the skills you learn in this book, you'll never have to worry about the outcome of a Crucial Conversation again.

“As technology threatens to displace countless jobs and skills, the ability to communicate is becoming more important than ever. This book is full of examples to help you get better at transporting your thoughts and emotions into the minds of other people.” ―Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B with Sheryl SandbergHow to master the art of persuasion―from the bestselling author of Talk Like TED.Ideas don’t sell themselves. As the forces of globalization, automation, and artificial intelligence combine to disrupt every field, having a good idea isn’t good enough. Mastering the ancient art of persuasion is the key to standing out, getting ahead, and achieving greatness in the modern world. Communication is no longer a “soft” skill―it is the human edge that will make you unstoppable, irresistible, and irreplaceable―earning you that perfect rating, that fifth star.In Five Stars, Carmine Gallo, bestselling author of Talk Like TED, breaks down how to apply Aristotle’s formula of persuasion to inspire contemporary audiences. As the nature of work changes, and technology carries things across the globe in a moment, communication skills become more valuable―not less. Gallo interviews neuroscientists, economists, historians, billionaires, and business leaders of companies like Google, Nike, and Airbnb to show first-hand how they use their words to captivate your imagination and ignite your dreams.In the knowledge age―the information economy―you are only as valuable as your ideas. Five Stars is a book to help you bridge the gap between mediocrity and exceptionality, and gain your competitive edge in the age of automation.In Five Stars, you will also learn:-The one skill billionaire Warren Buffett says will raise your value by 50 percent.-Why your job might fall into a category where 75 percent or more of your income relies on your ability to sell your idea.-How Airbnb’s founders follow a classic 3-part formula shared by successful Hollywood movies.-Why you should speak in third-grade language to persuade adult listeners.-The one brain hack Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, and Picasso used to unlock their best ideas.

The New York Times Bestseller! Learn How To Keep Your Cool And Get The Results You Want When Emotions Flare. When Stakes Are High, Opinions Vary, And Emotions Run Strong, You Have Three Choices: Avoid A Crucial Conversation And Suffer The Consequences; Handle The Conversation Badly And Suffer The Consequences; Or Read Crucial Conversations And Discover How To Communicate Best When It Matters Most. Crucial Conversations Gives You The Tools You Need To Step Up To Life's Most Difficult And Important Conversations, Say What's On Your Mind, And Achieve The Positive Resolutions You Want. You'll Learn How To: Prepare For High-impact Situations With A Six-minute Mastery Technique Make It Safe To Talk About Almost Anything Be Persuasive, Not Abrasive Keep Listening When Others Blow Up Or Clam Up Turn Crucial Conversations Into The Action And Results You Want Whether They Take Place At Work Or At Home, With Your Neighbors Or Your Spouse, Crucial Conversations Can Have A Profound Impact On Your Career, Your Happiness, And Your Future. With The Skills You Learn In This Book, You'll Never Have To Worry About The Outcome Of A Crucial Conversation Again.

If you want to gain a positively unfair advantage in your life and career, this book is for you.Have you ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or ignored?Do you get nervous, anxious, or overwhelmed around certain people?Are you tired of watching others have more success than you?If you’re not getting the respect, the money, or the opportunities you deserve, it’s time to tap into the power of communication.No matter how smart or hard-working you are, you’re never going to reach your peak potential without the right communication skills.Even Warren Buffet, one of the wealthiest and most intelligent business people in the world, says that:“The one easy way to become worth 50% more than you are now — at least — is to hone your communication skills."No matter what your role is, you need to be able to communicate with people effectively — whether it’s face-to-face, in writing, over the phone, or on video calls.If you want to be taken seriously at work, you have to know how to speak up, present yourself as a high-level professional, and confidently get your message across to your audience.But if you don't know what you're doing, it's not easy.Your stress and self-doubt can get the best of you, and you can subconsciously project your insecurities —not just in what you say, but also in your body language, tone of voice, and more.Fortunately, if you have a communication game plan to follow, it’s easy to improve your skills FAST.And when you do, the whole world will open up for you.In Elite Communication Skills for Young Professionals, you will discover: How to instantly gain people’s respect—without having to say a word The secret messages behind nonverbal cues, and what people are really thinking How to talk to anyone with ease and confidence, even if you’re a total introvert The shockingly easy way to build trust, enhance connection, and gain influence quickly The #1 increasingly rare skill that experts believe is going extinct Proven techniques to relax and optimize your state of mind before a meeting, presentation, or any other stressful situation The embarrassingly common mistake most people make on video calls How to cleverly extract information from anyone, while simultaneously making them like and appreciate youAnd much more.Whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or anywhere in between, these tips will help you master your people skills and rapidly advance your career.Even if you’re not a confident, natural-born communicator, you can still make progress and see results quickly — no matter how shy, awkward, or nervous you may be right now.And if you’re already a decent communicator, this book will skyrocket your life to the next level.Armed with the right knowledge and techniques, anyone can improve their communication skills, make their work life easier, and fast-track their success. No matter where you’re at right now, if you’re ready to gain a positively unfair advantage in your career, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button now.

Nationally recognized communication expert Debra Fine reveals the techniques and strategies anyone can use to make small talk-in any situation. Do you spend an abnormal amount of time hiding out in the bathroom or hanging out at the buffet table at social gatherings? Does the thought of striking up a conversation with a stranger make your stomach do flip-flops? Do you sit nervously through job interviews waiting for the other person to speak? Are you a -Nervous Ned or Nellie+ when it comes to networking? Then it's time you mastered The Fine Art of Small Talk.With practical advice and conversation -cheat sheets,+ The Fine Art of Small Talk will help you learn to feel more comfortable in any type of social situation, from lunch with the boss to an association event to a cocktail party where you don't know a soul.

5,000,000 COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE • TRANSLATED IN MORE THAN 35 LANGUAGESWhat is Violent Communication?If “violent” means acting in ways that result in hurt or harm, then much of how we communicate—judging others, bullying, having racial bias, blaming, finger pointing, discriminating, speaking without listening, criticizing others or ourselves, name-calling, reacting when angry, using political rhetoric, being defensive or judging who’s “good/bad” or what’s “right/wrong” with people—could indeed be called “violent communication.”What is Nonviolent Communication?Nonviolent Communication is the integration of four things:• Consciousness: a set of principles that support living a life of compassion, collaboration, courage, and authenticity• Language: understanding how words contribute to connection or distance• Communication: knowing how to ask for what we want, how to hear others even in disagreement, and how to move toward solutions that work for all• Means of influence: sharing “power with others” rather than using “power over others”Nonviolent Communication serves our desire to do three things:• Increase our ability to live with choice, meaning, and connection• Connect empathically with self and others to have more satisfying relationships• Sharing of resources so everyone is able to benefit

The bestselling authors of the classic Difficult Conversations teach us how to turn evaluations, advice, criticisms, and coaching into productive listening and learningWe swim in an ocean of feedback. Bosses, colleagues, customers—but also family, friends, and in-laws—they all have “suggestions” for our performance, parenting, or appearance. We know that feedback is essential for healthy relationships and professional development—but we dread it and often dismiss it.That’s because receiving feedback sits at the junction of two conflicting human desires. We do want to learn and grow. And we also want to be accepted just as we are right now. Thanks for the Feedback is the first book to address this tension head on. It explains why getting feedback is so crucial yet so challenging, and offers a powerful framework to help us take on life’s blizzard of off-hand comments, annual evaluations, and unsolicited advice with curiosity and grace.The business world spends billions of dollars and millions of hours each year teaching people how to give feedback more effectively. Stone and Heen argue that we’ve got it backwards and show us why the smart money is on educating receivers— in the workplace and in personal relationships as well.Coauthors of the international bestseller Difficult Conversations, Stone and Heen have spent the last ten years working with businesses, nonprofits, governments, and families to determine what helps us learn and what gets in our way. With humor and clarity, they blend the latest insights from neuroscience and psychology with practical, hard-headed advice. The book is destined to become a classic in the world of leadership, organizational behavior, and education.

Essential tools to help sharpen your communication skills by learning to listenTo listen actively is to listen with complete attention and an engaged mind and body. And, while it may come naturally to some, it's also a skill that can be honed through practice. Active Listening Techniques will help you do just that, so you can ensure the people around you feel respected, understood, and heard.Through 30 practical communication tools, you'll acquire the skills you need to better get your message across, allowing you to cultivate healthier personal relationships, achieve greater career success, and more.This guide to listening skills for adults helps you: Learn the basics―Discover the importance of paraphrasing, nonverbal cues, emotional labeling, mirroring, validation, and other fundamental techniques. Put your skills to use―Each communication tool includes an illustrative anecdote, as well as digestible strategies to help you apply the concept to your everyday life. Manage conflict―Learn how invaluable being an active listener is when it comes to navigating difficult or emotionally charged situations.Learn how to develop stronger connections through these simple and effective listening exercises.

Do you know how to use communication to get what you want from life?More than 90% of people say things that act against them, instead of helping them, because they don’t realize it’s not only what you say, it’s also when, why, and how you say it.Put yourself in a situation where you said something and immediately understood that it was a bad move.You don’t even know why you said it, but you know it’ll haunt you for the next few days or weeks.You also know that because of what you said, you lost an opportunity.Maybe the chance for a second date. Maybe a shot at a promotion or a raise. Or maybe you were trying to end an argument but you just made it worse. Yikes. Was it something I said?Was it what you said? Was that the problem?Or is it because your tone of voice was off? Maybe it just wasn’t the right place, nor the right time?Do you even know what went wrong? It’s Time to Say Goodbye to MiscommunicationCommunication Skills Training is your key to improving your personal and professional life.Effective communication is like the engine oil that makes your life run smoothly, getting you to wherever you want to be.And this book will make you the master of communication.Not only will you learn how to communicate effectively, you’ll also become more aware of your shortcomings, as well as those of others. A peek inside…Here’s some of what’s inside Communication Skills Training✅ Communication obstacles and how to avoid them✅ Expressing anger and managing conflicts✅ Reading faces and predicting behavior✅ Giving and receiving feedback✅ Building rapport, networking, and creating a unique personality …and much, much more!✔️ MY GIFT TO YOU INSIDE: Link to download my 120-page e-book “Mindfulness Based Stress and Anxiety Management Tools” for free!More than just another communication book, this is the complete training program for anyone who wants to harness the power of communication.Get the book now by clicking the orange "Buy Now with 1 Click" button above and start improving your life today.

“In a time in which the ways we communicate and connect are constantly changing, and not always for the better, Sherry Turkle provides a much needed voice of caution and reason to help explain what the f*** is going on.” —Aziz Ansari, author of Modern RomanceRenowned media scholar Sherry Turkle investigates how a flight from conversation undermines our relationships, creativity, and productivity—and why reclaiming face-to-face conversation can help us regain lost ground.We live in a technological universe in which we are always communicating. And yet we have sacrificed conversation for mere connection.Preeminent author and researcher Sherry Turkle has been studying digital culture for over thirty years. Long an enthusiast for its possibilities, here she investigates a troubling consequence: at work, at home, in politics, and in love, we find ways around conversation, tempted by the possibilities of a text or an email in which we don’t have to look, listen, or reveal ourselves.We develop a taste for what mere connection offers. The dinner table falls silent as children compete with phones for their parents’ attention. Friends learn strategies to keep conversations going when only a few people are looking up from their phones. At work, we retreat to our screens although it is conversation at the water cooler that increases not only productivity but commitment to work. Online, we only want to share opinions that our followers will agree with – a politics that shies away from the real conflicts and solutions of the public square.The case for conversation begins with the necessary conversations of solitude and self-reflection. They are endangered: these days, always connected, we see loneliness as a problem that technology should solve. Afraid of being alone, we rely on other people to give us a sense of ourselves, and our capacity for empathy and relationship suffers. We see the costs of the flight from conversation everywhere: conversation is the cornerstone for democracy and in business it is good for the bottom line. In the private sphere, it builds empathy, friendship, love, learning, and productivity.But there is good news: we are resilient. Conversation cures.Based on five years of research and interviews in homes, schools, and the workplace, Turkle argues that we have come to a better understanding of where our technology can and cannot take us and that the time is right to reclaim conversation. The most human—and humanizing—thing that we do.The virtues of person-to-person conversation are timeless, and our most basic technology, talk, responds to our modern challenges. We have everything we need to start, we have each other.Turkle's latest book, The Empathy Diaries (3/2/21) is available now.

Unlock your true potential by improving your social skills and talking to anyone with confidence and ease.You're probably wondering why others find speaking to hundreds of people in a crowd to be a breeze, but it's a nightmare you don't want to live through.You’re not alone in this dilemma. Fear of speaking in public ranks as the number one phobia among Americans, affecting 73% of the population.The mere thought of having to speak in public sends shivers down your spine. Would it surprise you to know this same fear is linked to the inability to strike up a conversation with others, self-esteem, and how one carries themselves?Do any of these scenarios sound familiar:When your lack of confidence shone through in that nerve-racking interview for a promotion?The time you chose not to clear up a misunderstanding because you were too shy to express your true feelings?Or when you were labeled as insensitive after making offensive remarks when you thought they were perfectly normal?These incidents stem from the same source: your poor communication skills; and it’s not just limited to small events.If left unchecked, you will suffer the negative consequences of failing to learn how to communicate properly and effectively.Effective communication skills, fortunately, can be learned and improved. This guidebook is your best bet for guiding you through the entire process of improving your social skills.Inside, you’ll discover: A closer look at communication and how an individual's communication style is influenced by their outlook on life — learn about the interplay of the various factors that influence how you speak Why you should improve your conscious communication — speaking wisely and mindfully is the way to go! How to truly use active listening — there's a lot more to listening than just hearing what others say The significance of understanding the role of language in conversation — become acquainted with the various language dynamics to up your game Body language 101: get to know the various types of body language that speak louder than words Why you should always be compassionate when speaking — empathy aids in the development of better and healthier relationships with other people How to become proficient and good at written communication — learn how to create written content that no one will ignoreAnd much more.Communication is at the core of your interactions with other people.Mastering this skill has greatly aided historical figures in amplifying their voices. Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson… These inspirational leaders were all effective communicators who were able to effect great change and accomplish amazing things. And you can, too, by discovering how to level up your communication skills.Take the first step toward greatness right now! Become an effective communicator and achieve success: Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now.

Discover your leadership voice and unlock your potential to influence others5 Voices is the code for unlocking your capacity to have honest conversations and build deeper, more authentic relationships with your teams, your families and your friends. In order to lead others effectively, we need a true understanding of ourselves, our natural tendencies and patterns of behavior. In learning what your leadership voice sounds like to others, you will discover what it feels like to be on the other side of your personality, as well as how to hear and value others' voices, namely the Pioneer, the Connector, the Creative, the Guardian, and the Nurturer. Once you understand your own leadership voice, you'll discover how best to communicate with each of the other voices, which will transform your communication at every level of relationship, both personal and professional. In mastering the 5 Voices of leadership, you will increase your emotional intelligence, allowing you to gain a competitive advantage as a leader. You will also be equipped with a simple, easy to remember vocabulary that, when shared, has a track record for decreasing the drama, misunderstanding and miscommunication in all spheres of influence.Are you focused on relationships, values, and people? Or are you oriented more toward tradition, money, and resources? Do you know how others hear your voice? Do you appreciate the contributions of others on your team? This book will help you identify your natural leadership style, and give you a framework for leveraging your strengths. Find your foundational leadership voice Learn to hear and value the voices of others Know yourself before leading others Connect and communicate well with team, family and friendsAll five leadership voices come with their own particular set of strengths, and all have areas for growth. Understanding both sides of the equation is the key to taking your leadership to the next level and is the secret to increasing your ability to influence your team, family and friends. 5 Voices is a simple key which unlocks complicated relational dynamics and improves the health and alignment of all your relationships.

Verbal Judo is the martial art of the mind and mouth that can show you how to be better prepared in every verbal encounter. Listen and speak more effectively, engage people through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language), avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use proven strategies that allow you to successfully communicate your point of view and take the upper hand in most disputes.Verbal Judo offers a creative look at conflict that will help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation from your spouse, your boss, and even your teenager. As the author says, "when you react, the event controls you. When you respond, you’re in control."This new edition features a fresh new cover and a foreword demonstrating the legacy of Verbal Judo founder and author George Thompson, as well as a never-before-published final chapter presenting Thompson’s "Five Universal Truths" of human interaction.

An instant Wall Street Journal BestsellerThe definitive guide to communicating and connecting in a hybrid world.Email replies that show up a week later. Video chats full of “oops sorry no you go” and “can you hear me?!” Ambiguous text-messages. Weird punctuation you can’t make heads or tails of. Is it any wonder communication takes us so much time and effort to figure out? How did we lose our innate capacity to understand each other?Humans rely on body language to connect and build trust, but with most of our communication happening from behind a screen, traditional body language signals are no longer visible -- or are they? In Digital Body Language, Erica Dhawan, a go-to thought leader on collaboration and a passionate communication junkie, combines cutting edge research with engaging storytelling to decode the new signals and cues that have replaced traditional body language across genders, generations, and culture. In real life, we lean in, uncross our arms, smile, nod and make eye contact to show we listen and care. Online, reading carefully is the new listening. Writing clearly is the new empathy. And a phone or video call is worth a thousand emails.Digital Body Language will turn your daily misunderstandings into a set of collectively understood laws that foster connection, no matter the distance. Dhawan investigates a wide array of exchanges―from large conferences and video meetings to daily emails, texts, IMs, and conference calls―and offers insights and solutions to build trust and clarity to anyone in our ever changing world.

The classic guide that helps you communicate your thoughts clearly, concisely, and effectively. Essential for every professional, from entry level to the executive suite, Writing that Works includes advice on all aspects of written communication—including business memos, letters, reports, speeches and resumes, and e-mail—and offers insights into political correctness and tips for using non-biased language that won’t compromise your message.Concise and easy-to-use, Writing that Works features an accessible, at-a-glance style, full of bulleted "tips" and specific examples of good vs. bad writing.With dozens of samples and useful tips for composition, Writing That Works will show you how to improve anything you write: E-mails, memos and letters that get read—and get action Proposals, recommendations, and presentations that sell ideas Plans and reports that get things done Fund-raising and sales letters that produce results Resumes and letters that lead to interviews Speeches that make a pointAnd much more.

Do you want less frustrating emails at work?Would you like replies that actually answer your questions?How about getting your team to send shorter, clearer messages?If you answered yes to any of these questions this book is for you (and your team!)Effective Emails is a straightforward guide to removing the pain from writing and receiving emails at work. It is the communication skills class we should all have been taught at school but weren’t.NOTE: This is NOT a book about sales & marketing email. You will not learn anything about sending cold emails, writing sales copy, or selling or any kind. This book is focused on how to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and the people you work with day to day.This book shows you the formula for a clear, concise business emails. You’ll learn how to: Improve the chances of someone reading your email. Get your point across quickly. Get faster, clearer, and more complete replies. Avoid the frustration of group and chain emails. And more… In each chapter Chris Fenning (multi-award-winning author of The First Minute) shares techniques and step-by-step methods developed in his own career, combined with advice from other communication experts. Each page turns vague advice of "write shorter messages" into simple frameworks you can apply to every email you send at work.Examples are given throughout the book along with a case study that shows how to turn a long, unstructured email into something clear and easy to understand. Have you ever thought these things? “Did they read my message? Why haven’t they replied yet?”“Why did they only answer one question when I obviously sent them three?”“Urgh I hate email chains sooooo much!”“They copied my boss! What did I do to deserve that?”If you’ve ever thought these things, this book is for you.If yes, then this book is for you. Inside you will find the exact steps you can take to never thinking those things again.When you use the secrets in this book, your employer, colleagues, and team mates will pay attention to what you write. And who knows, they may even thank you for it! FAQ Question: Is this just another book telling me what I should or should not write as a greeting?Answer: Definitely not. This book is about effective business communication via email, the word you use to greet someone is one of the least important things when it comes to conveying your message clearly. In this book there is perhaps one page about greetings. The rest is about how to create and structure meaningful messages.Question: Will this book help me write sales and marketing messages?Answer: No it will not. There is no sales or marketing methods in this book. The focus of Effective Emails is to give people tools to help them communicate better with their team mates, colleagues, managers, clients, and other people they interact with in the normal course of their work. Sales teams will benefit from this book when communicating with other teams inside their company, but not when selling to customers.

How to master the art of persuasion―from the bestselling author of Talk Like TED.Ideas don’t sell themselves. As the forces of globalization, automation, and artificial intelligence combine to disrupt every field, having a good idea isn’t good enough. Mastering the ancient art of persuasion is the key to standing out, getting ahead, and achieving greatness in the modern world. Communication is no longer a “soft” skill―it is the human edge that will make you unstoppable, irresistible, and irreplaceable―earning you that perfect rating, that fifth star.In Five Stars, Carmine Gallo breaks down Aristotle’s ancient formula of persuasion to inspire contemporary audiences. As the nature of work changes and technology carries things across the globe in a moment, communication skills become more valuable―not less. When people express their ideas effectively, they’re more likely to win dream jobs, sell products, build brands, and trigger movements.Gallo interviews neuroscientists, economists, and leaders from NASA astronauts to Navy SEALS. His conversations with billionaires who built companies like Google, Nike and Airbnb reveals how great leaders captivate our imagination and ignite our dreams. Gallo will help you unlock into your innate emotional and social skills, develop your public speaking talent to communicate your ideas with confidence, and build empathy with your listeners. This is your moment. Five Stars is your competitive advantage.

Find your voice, speak your truth, listen deeply—a guide to having more meaningful and mindful conversations through nonviolent communicationWe spend so much of our lives talking to each other, but how much are we simply running on automatic—relying on old habits and hoping for the best? Are we able to truly hear others and speak our mind in a clear and kind way, without needing to get defensive or go on the attack? In this groundbreaking synthesis of mindfulness, somatics, and Nonviolent Communication, Oren Jay Sofer offers simple yet powerful practices to develop healthy, effective, and satisfying ways of communicating.The techniques in Say What You Mean will help you to:• Feel confident during conversation• Stay focused on what really matters in an interaction• Listen for the authentic concerns behind what others say• Reduce anxiety before and during difficult conversations• Find nourishment in day-to-day interactions“Unconscious patterns of communication create separation not only in our personal lives, they also perpetuate patterns of misunderstanding and violence that pervade our world. With clarity and great insight, Oren Jay Sofer offers teachings and practices that train us to speak and listen with presence, courage, and an open heart.” —Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge

A leading American anthropologist analyzes the many vitally important ways in which people "talk" to one another without the use of words."The Silent Language shows how cultural factors influence the individual behind his back, without his knowledge." —Erich FrommThe pecking order in a chicken yard, the fierce competition in a school playground, every unwitting gesture and action—this is the vocabulary of the "silent language." According to Dr. Hall, the concepts of space and time are tools with which all human beings may transmit messages. Space, for example, is the outgrowth of an animal's instinctive defense of his lair and is reflected in human society by the office worker's jealous defense of his desk, or the guarded, walled patio of a Latin-American home. Similarly, the concept of time, varying from Western precision to Easter vagueness, is revealed by the businessman who pointedly keeps a client waiting, or the South Pacific islander who murders his neighbor for an injustice suffered twenty years ago.

“WE NEED TO TALK.”Now in paperback, public radio journalist Celeste Headlee's insightful and urgent book on how to bridge what divides us--by having real conversationsBASED ON THE TED TALK WITH OVER 10 MILLION VIEWSNPR's Best Books of 2017“We Need to Talk is an important read for a conversationally-challenged, disconnected age. Headlee is a talented, honest storyteller, and her advice has helped me become a better spouse, friend, and mother.” (Jessica Lahey, author of New York Times bestseller The Gift of Failure)Today most of us communicate from behind electronic screens, and studies show that Americans feel less connected and more divided than ever before. The blame for some of this disconnect can be attributed to our political landscape, but the erosion of our conversational skills as a society lies with us as individuals.And the only way forward, says Headlee, is to start talking to each other. In We Need to Talk, she outlines the strategies that have made her a better conversationalist—and offers simple tools that can improve anyone’s communication. For example: BE THERE OR GO ELSEWHERE. Human beings are incapable of multitasking, and this is especially true of tasks that involve language. Think you can type up a few emails while on a business call, or hold a conversation with your child while texting your spouse? Think again. CHECK YOUR BIAS. The belief that your intelligence protects you from erroneous assumptions can end up making you more vulnerable to them. We all have blind spots that affect the way we view others. Check your bias before you judge someone else. HIDE YOUR PHONE. Don’t just put down your phone, put it away. New research suggests that the mere presence of a cell phone can negatively impact the quality of a conversation.Whether you’re struggling to communicate with your kid’s teacher at school, an employee at work, or the people you love the most—Headlee offers smart strategies that can help us all have conversations that matter.

The 10th-anniversary edition of the New York Times business bestseller-now updated with "Answers to Ten Questions People Ask"We attempt or avoid difficult conversations every day-whether dealing with an underperforming employee, disagreeing with a spouse, or negotiating with a client. From the Harvard Negotiation Project, the organization that brought you Getting to Yes, Difficult Conversations provides a step-by-step approach to having those tough conversations with less stress and more success. you'll learn how to:· Decipher the underlying structure of every difficult conversation· Start a conversation without defensiveness· Listen for the meaning of what is not said· Stay balanced in the face of attacks and accusations· Move from emotion to productive problem solving

From an interoffice memo to a fifty-page proposal, this is the definitive guide to business writing. Anyone who has ever had to write any business document will find "The Elements of Business Writing" the single most effective tool for producing clear, concise, and persuasive prose. Equally useful to executives and support staff, it shows how to: write clearly and powerfully; rid writing of jargon and pompous language; organize material effectively; and avoid errors in spelling, grammar, and usage.

Malcolm Gladwell, host of the podcast Revisionist History and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Outliers, offers a powerful examination of our interactions with strangers—and why they often go wrong.A Best Book of the Year: The Financial Times, Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, and Detroit Free PressHow did Fidel Castro fool the CIA for a generation? Why did Neville Chamberlain think he could trust Adolf Hitler? Why are campus sexual assaults on the rise? Do television sitcoms teach us something about the way we relate to one another that isn’t true?Talking to Strangers is a classically Gladwellian intellectual adventure, a challenging and controversial excursion through history, psychology, and scandals taken straight from the news. He revisits the deceptions of Bernie Madoff, the trial of Amanda Knox, the suicide of Sylvia Plath, the Jerry Sandusky pedophilia scandal at Penn State University, and the death of Sandra Bland—throwing our understanding of these and other stories into doubt.Something is very wrong, Gladwell argues, with the tools and strategies we use to make sense of people we don’t know. And because we don’t know how to talk to strangers, we are inviting conflict and misunderstanding in ways that have a profound effect on our lives and our world. In his first book since his #1 bestseller David and Goliath, Malcolm Gladwell has written a gripping guidebook for troubled times.

For courses in Business Communication. The Ever-Changing Mold of Modern Business Communication Business Communication Today continually demonstrates the inherent connection between recent technological developments and modern business practices. With each new edition, this text addresses the most essential changes in technology and how they impact the business world, while still addressing timeless business skills such as listening, presenting, and writing. With a strong focus on mobile connectivity, the Thirteenth Edition is a highly integrated text that blends new topics such as social media in business seamlessly with more traditional entrepreneurial concepts. The flexible text is suitable for all readers seeking to master necessary skills for succeeding in the workplace. With a clear, fluid chapter organization that addresses, develops, and reviews major concepts, Business Communication Today instills crucial business skills readers will need to thrive in an office environment. Also Available with MyBCommLab® This title is also available with MyBCommLab–an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyBCommLabdoes not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyBCommLab search for ISBN-10: 0134088263 / ISBN-13: 9780134088266 Business Communication Today Plus MyBCommLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 13/e. That package includes ISBN-10: 0133867552 / ISBN-13: 9780133867558 Business Communication Today, 13e and ISBN-10: 0133877663 / ISBN-13: 9780133877663 MyBCommLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card. MyBCommLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor.

Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, bestselling author of Peace Is Every Step and one of the most respected and celebrated religious leaders in the world, delivers a powerful path to happiness through mastering life's most important skill.In this precise and practical guide, Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh reveals how to listen mindfully and express your fullest and most authentic self. With examples from his work with couples, families, and international conflicts, The Art of Communicating helps us move beyond the perils and frustrations of misrepresentation and misunderstanding to learn the listening and speaking skills that will forever change how we experience and impact the world.A portion of the proceeds from your book purchase supports Thich Nhat Hanh's peace work and mindfulness teachings around the world. For more information on how you can help, visit www.thichnhathanhfoundation.org.

An international business expert helps you understand and navigate cultural differences in this insightful and practical guide, perfect for both your work and personal life.Americans precede anything negative with three nice comments; French, Dutch, Israelis, and Germans get straight to the point; Latin Americans and Asians are steeped in hierarchy; Scandinavians think the best boss is just one of the crowd. It's no surprise that when they try and talk to each other, chaos breaks out.In The Culture Map, INSEAD professor Erin Meyer is your guide through this subtle, sometimes treacherous terrain in which people from starkly different backgrounds are expected to work harmoniously together. She provides a field-tested model for decoding how cultural differences impact international business, and combines a smart analytical framework with practical, actionable advice.

Sit down at the keyboard and cinch that deal! Press the send button and get the account! Writing skills are more important than ever in determining business success. They can make the difference between climbing the corporate ladder and getting stuck on a low rung. An e-mail that's clear, concise, and targeted will get more than just a response--it will get results...including your boss's attention!No matter what the business or sector, top communication skills are in major demand. Why? Because businesses are bogged down with e-mails that are too long, wordy, and unclear. Instead of wasting time rewriting, clarifying, and still miscommunicating, write it once, write it right, and get the job done the first time.The Executive Guide to E-mail Correspondence will show you how to rapidly transform basic writing skills into global communications expertise. Geared to the computer-toting professional with little patience for instructions and explanations, The Executive Guide to E-mail Correspondence fills the gap between academic training and real-world writing by providing you with a range of E-mail templates that you can instantly adapt to your business needs. Written in a fresh and lively, here's-how style, The Executive Guide to E-mail Correspondence:-Demonstrates the hallmarks of effective business E-mails. -Features ready-to-use organizational plans. -Presents quick and easy editing techniques. -Furnishes before-and-after editing models. -Focuses on the do's and don'ts of proficient E-mails. -Supplies practical writing tips and tricks.The Executive Guide to E-mail Correspondence is a must-have book for anyone who wants to fast-forward his or her career in any business or industry.

For over 45 years, McKinsey & Company's Gene Zelazny has been showing McKinsey consultants and professionals around the world how to plan, design, and deliver effective business presentations_and how to improve and expand their repertoire of presentation skills. Now in this revised and expanded edition of Say It With Presentations, Mr. Zelazny brings together his years of valuable communication experience to show managers_even those with little or no presentation experience_how to prepare winning presentations using his proven methodology and the full range of PowerPoint techniques. Written in a clear, highly engaging style, this essential business tool covers everything from defining the situation…to developing the right mix of visual aids to interest your audience without overpowering them. Say It With Presentations features a wealth of practical information on: Selecting the best medium_traditional standup presentation, discussion meeting, video conference, or virtual presentation \nDesigning your presentation_knowing what to put in and what to leave out \nDetermining your message_how to make it clear, direct, and appropriate for the intended audience \nWriting the presentation_crafting the most effective story line, introduction, and ending \nMaking the most of visuals_including computer-driven onscreen presentations with animation, scanned images, sound, video, and links \nCreating charts, text visuals, and storyboards_to produce the most attractive and convincing presentation \nProjecting confidence, conviction, and enthusiasm_to hold audience attention and generate interest in your ideas \nRehearsing the presentation_to search out imperfections and make the event as compelling as possible \nSetting up facilities and equipment_to ensure that everything is working smoothly and geared for a first-rate presentation \nApplying your delivery skills_putting together all the oral, video, and audio effects and delivering them at the right pace \nGetting used to answering questions_by preparing for and anticipating post-presentation queries from the audience Filled with scores of helpful illustrations, this wide-ranging sourcebook also explains how to take humor seriously and incorporate it into a presentation…and how to use the “Audience Bill of Rights” to focus clearly on the needs of the audience. Comprehensive and completely up to date, the new edition of Say It With Presentations contains all the skills-building information, methods, tips, and pointers that business professionals need to win over clients and reap greater financial rewards.\n

The proven prescription for powerful business communication\nSending an email plagued with typos. Rushing through a presentation. Never saying “no.” Under-dressing for a company event. What do these all have in common? Bad messaging. \nThe Communication Clinic is a comprehensive, commonsense guide to getting the job of your dreams and presenting yourself in the best light through your writing, speaking, body language, and overall appearance. In no time, you’ll begin recognizing the subtle mistakes that are holding you back, and taking steps to overcome them. \nThe Communication Clinic provides the proven prescription for:\n• Writing effective emails • Developing a professional presence • Mastering verbal and nonverbal communication • Using social media for career success • Designing and delivering powerful presentations • Being assertive (but not aggressive) in person and online • Managing conflict \nBusiness interactions are increasingly done over digital platforms and across traditional boundaries. Never has clear communication been more critical. Unskilled communicators can create awkward situations, negatively affect business profitability, and even end their own careers with a few poorly chosen keystrokes. \nConsult The Communication Clinic and you’ll show everyone that you understand your job, that you care about your career, and that you work well with others ―all of which come across loud and clear through effective communication.

“This parenting book actually made me a better parent.”—Lydia Kiesling, The New York TimesFrom #1 New York Times bestselling authors, the ultimate “parenting bible” (The Boston Globe)—a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child.This bestselling classic by internationally acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children includes fresh insights and suggestions, as well as the author’s time-tested methods to solve common problems and build foundations for lasting relationships, including innovative ways to:· Cope with your child’s negative feelings, such as frustration, anger, and disappointment· Express your strong feelings without being hurtful· Engage your child’s willing cooperation· Set firm limits and maintain goodwill· Use alternatives to punishment that promote self-discipline· Understand the difference between helpful and unhelpful praise· Resolve family conflicts peacefullyEnthusiastically praised by parents and professionals around the world, Faber and Mazlish’s down-to-earth, respectful approach makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding.

IF CAREER SUCCESS is important to you, then apply this global rule: your technical skills no matter how good they are will only take you so far in an organization. Your ability to rise into leadership positions will be directly related to how well you manage, motivate, inspire and collaborate with the people around you. Your communication skills are the altimeter of how high your career will fly. \n In The One Minute Presenter Warwick John Fahy shows you how to develop bulletproof presenting skills. With eight practical and comprehensive steps, you will learn how to deliver effective messages at the board level and also lead your short attention-span net-generation team. Use The One Minute Presenter as a refresher course on what it takes to get your message across in a world of information overload. \n The One Minute Presenter is an essential reference for any business presenter. You can easily apply the practical tips packed in every chapter and see the great impact they have on your audience. Three learning tracks help you through the steps at your own pace. Start the journey to better presenting today.\n Written for a new generation of tech savvy audiences, The One Minute Presenter gives even seasoned presenters insights into connecting with today's easily distracted audiences. Learn how to engage people preoccupied with multitasking. Avoid the low attention span traps in your presentations. \n Your career is a journey of presentations and The One Minute Presenter is the roadmap. Travel through all eight steps and you will never view presenting in the same light. Praised around the world as a fresh light on business presenting The One Minute Presenter is a must-read for every manager who needs to influence clients, team members, bosses and shareholders.\n The One Minute Presenter is an 8-step system packed with powerful tips and proven techniques needed to deliver successful business presentations. You will learn how to: Conquer your nerves: Transform your fears into confidence. Improve quickly: Accelerate your progress with three learning tracks. Handle every question: Enhance your credibility in hostile Q&A sessions. Stand out from the crowd: Become known as an expert in your field. Keep their attention: Engage with diverse and demanding audiences. Speak with clarity: Produce clear, concise and compelling messages. Stay on track: Overcome the most frequent presentation interruptions.

An essential exploration of why and how women’s sexuality works—based on groundbreaking research and brain science—that will radically transform your sex life into one filled with confidence and joy.Researchers have spent the last decade trying to develop a “pink pill” for women to function like Viagra does for men. So where is it? Well, for reasons this book makes crystal clear, that pill will never be the answer—but as a result of the research that’s gone into it, scientists in the last few years have learned more about how women’s sexuality works than we ever thought possible, and Come as You Are explains it all.The first lesson in this essential, transformative book by Dr. Emily Nagoski is that every woman has her own unique sexuality, like a fingerprint, and that women vary more than men in our anatomy, our sexual response mechanisms, and the way our bodies respond to the sexual world. So we never need to judge ourselves based on others’ experiences. Because women vary, and that’s normal.Second lesson: sex happens in a context. And all the complications of everyday life influence the context surrounding a woman’s arousal, desire, and orgasm.Cutting-edge research across multiple disciplines tells us that the most important factor for women in creating and sustaining a fulfilling sex life, is not what you do in bed or how you do it, but how you feel about it. Which means that stress, mood, trust, and body image are not peripheral factors in a woman’s sexual wellbeing; they are central to it. Once you understand these factors, and how to influence them, you can create for yourself better sex and more profound pleasure than you ever thought possible.And Emily Nagoski can prove it.

From a co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios—the Academy Award–winning studio behind Coco, Inside Out, and Toy Story—comes an incisive book about creativity in business and leadership for readers of Daniel Pink, Tom Peters, and Chip and Dan Heath.NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Huffington Post • Financial Times • Success • Inc. • Library JournalCreativity, Inc. is a manual for anyone who strives for originality and the first-ever, all-access trip into the nerve center of Pixar Animation—into the meetings, postmortems, and “Braintrust” sessions where some of the most successful films in history are made. It is, at heart, a book about creativity—but it is also, as Pixar co-founder and president Ed Catmull writes, “an expression of the ideas that I believe make the best in us possible.”For nearly twenty years, Pixar has dominated the world of animation, producing such beloved films as the Toy Story trilogy, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Up, WALL-E, and Inside Out, which have gone on to set box-office records and garner thirty Academy Awards. The joyousness of the storytelling, the inventive plots, the emotional authenticity: In some ways, Pixar movies are an object lesson in what creativity really is. Here, in this book, Catmull reveals the ideals and techniques that have made Pixar so widely admired—and so profitable.As a young man, Ed Catmull had a dream: to make the first computer-animated movie. He nurtured that dream as a Ph.D. student at the University of Utah, where many computer science pioneers got their start, and then forged a partnership with George Lucas that led, indirectly, to his co-founding Pixar in 1986. Nine years later, Toy Story was released, changing animation forever. The essential ingredient in that movie’s success—and in the thirteen movies that followed—was the unique environment that Catmull and his colleagues built at Pixar, based on leadership and management philosophies that protect the creative process and defy convention, such as:• Give a good idea to a mediocre team, and they will screw it up. But give a mediocre idea to a great team, and they will either fix it or come up with something better.• If you don’t strive to uncover what is unseen and understand its nature, you will be ill prepared to lead.• It’s not the manager’s job to prevent risks. It’s the manager’s job to make it safe for others to take them.• The cost of preventing errors is often far greater than the cost of fixing them.• A company’s communication structure should not mirror its organizational structure. Everybody should be able to talk to anybody.

The mental well-being of children and adults is shockingly poor. Marc Brackett, author of Permission to Feel, knows why. And he knows what we can do."We have a crisis on our hands, and its victims are our children."Marc Brackett is a professor in Yale University’s Child Study Center and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. In his 25 years as an emotion scientist, he has developed a remarkably effective plan to improve the lives of children and adults – a blueprint for understanding our emotions and using them wisely so that they help, rather than hinder, our success and well-being. The core of his approach is a legacy from his childhood, from an astute uncle who gave him permission to feel. He was the first adult who managed to see Marc, listen to him, and recognize the suffering, bullying, and abuse he’d endured. And that was the beginning of Marc’s awareness that what he was going through was temporary. He wasn’t alone, he wasn’t stuck on a timeline, and he wasn’t “wrong” to feel scared, isolated, and angry. Now, best of all, he could do something about it.In the decades since, Marc has led large research teams and raised tens of millions of dollars to investigate the roots of emotional well-being. His prescription for healthy children (and their parents, teachers, and schools) is a system called RULER, a high-impact and fast-effect approach to understanding and mastering emotions that has already transformed the thousands of schools that have adopted it. RULER has been proven to reduce stress and burnout, improve school climate, and enhance academic achievement. This book is the culmination of Marc’s development of RULER and his way to share the strategies and skills with readers around the world. It is tested, and it works.This book combines rigor, science, passion and inspiration in equal parts. Too many children and adults are suffering; they are ashamed of their feelings and emotionally unskilled, but they don’t have to be. Marc Brackett’s life mission is to reverse this course, and this book can show you how.

From the New York Times bestselling author of My Share of the Task and Leaders, a manual for leaders looking to make their teams more adaptable, agile, and unified in the midst of change.When General Stanley McChrystal took command of the Joint Special Operations Task Force in 2004, he quickly realized that conventional military tactics were failing. Al Qaeda in Iraq was a decentralized network that could move quickly, strike ruthlessly, then seemingly vanish into the local population. The allied forces had a huge advantage in numbers, equipment, and training—but none of that seemed to matter. To defeat Al Qaeda, they would have to combine the power of the world’s mightiest military with the agility of the world’s most fearsome terrorist network. They would have to become a "team of teams"—faster, flatter, and more flexible than ever.In Team of Teams, McChrystal and his colleagues show how the challenges they faced in Iraq can be relevant to countless businesses, nonprofits, and organizations today. In periods of unprecedented crisis, leaders need practical management practices that can scale to thousands of people—and fast. By giving small groups the freedom to experiment and share what they learn across the entire organization, teams can respond more quickly, communicate more freely, and make better and faster decisions.Drawing on compelling examples—from NASA to hospital emergency rooms—Team of Teams makes the case for merging the power of a large corporation with the agility of a small team to transform any organization.

A classic motivational and self improvement book.

The Phenomenal #1 New York Times BestsellerIn his classic guide to understanding the opposite sex, Dr. John Gray, provides a practical and proven way for men and women to improve their communication and relationships by acknowledging the differences between them.Once upon a time Martians and Venusians met, fell in love, and had happy relationships together because they respected and accepted their differences. Then they came to Earth and amnesia set in: they forgot they were from different planets.Based on years of successful counseling of couples and individuals, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus has helped millions of couples transform their relationships. Now viewed as a modern classic, this timeless book has helped men and women realize how different they can be in their communication styles, their emotional needs, and their modes of behavior, and offers the secrets of communicating without conflicts, allowing couples to give intimacy every chance to grow.

The #1 New York Times smash bestseller Revised and expanded with new material.With over two million copies sold, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man has become a bestseller around the world. In conjunction with its second movie sequel to be released this summer, Steve Harvey has updated his classic with new advice and insights.Whether it’s why women should enforce a “90-Day Probation Period” before they give their men sexual “benefits”—the way Ford motor company withholds medical and dental benefits until an employee has been on the job for 3 months—or explaining to women why men would rather “fix it” than talk about it, Steve Harvey’s advice is always spot-on and laden with warmth and humor. But behind the laughter is his sincere desire to help women understand men.Now, Steve shares even more relationship wisdom. Does it feel like your man’s friends are against you? What should you know about being a wife, before you say “I Do”? Steve provides the answers to these questions and more, and offers new insights including: How to put spice into your relationship 8 sure-fire ways to keep your cool when his “ex” shows up A test for you and your partner, to see if you’re actually ready for marriage. . . or need more time A 90-day abstinence calendar, and tips for making it through this important trial periodWith liberal use of his own adventures in love and courtship, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man is an honest, compelling, and realistic examination of how men think about love and sex and what women need to know so that they can set realistic expectations of the men in their life.

Do you ever think you’re the only one making any sense? Or tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? Or does your colleague’s abrasive manner rub you the wrong way?You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful entrepreneur, who was genuinely convinced he was ‘surrounded by idiots’, communication expert and bestselling author, Thomas Erikson dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain types of people.Surrounded by Idiots is an international phenomenon, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide. It offers a simple, yet ground-breaking method for assessing the personalities of people we communicate with – in and out of the office – based on four personality types (Red, Blue, Green and Yellow), and provides insights into how we can adjust the way we speak and share information.Erikson will help you understand yourself better, hone communication and social skills, handle conflict with confidence, improve dynamics with your boss and team, and get the best out of the people you deal with and manage. He also shares simple tricks on body language, improving written communication, advice on when to back away or when to push on, and when to speak up or shut up. Packed with ‘aha!’ and ‘oh no!’ moments, Surrounded by Idiots will help you understand and communicate with those around you, even people you currently think are beyond all comprehension.And with a bit of luck you can also be confident that the idiot out there isn’t you!

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Transform Yourself from "Passion Victim" to Passionista!In the smash hit She Comes First, Ian Kerner singlehandedly waged battle against male sexual "ill-cliteracy," and women everywhere benefited from his "viva la vulva" philosophy of female pleasure. Now, in Passionista, it's time to learn all about what turns men onand makes them stay on. In this point-by-point, "blow-by-blow" guide, Kerner makes giving as much fun as receiving as he covers every angle of male sexuality, unlocks the secrets of satisfaction, and offers knowledgeable answers to the questions every woman wonders about. His advice is the closest you'll ever come to waking up in a guy's skin and knowing what truly makes him sexually tick.Written in the same witty, insightful, and utterly readable voice that has made She Comes First and Be Honest so popular, Passionista is the empowered woman's guide to enjoying sex to the fullest

For over twenty-five years, His Needs, Her Needs has been transforming marriages all over the world. Now this life-changing book is the basis for an interactive six-week study designed for use in couples' small groups or retreats, pre-marital counseling sessions, or by individual couples.Willard F. Harley, Jr. and his wife, Joyce, explain the important concept of the Love Bank, and teach them to meet each other's emotional needs for affection, sex, intimate conversation, companionship, family commitment, physical attractiveness, honesty and openness, and admiration. As couples walk through the study together they will remember why they fell in love in the first place, renew their commitment to their marriage, and rediscover their passion.